Program Overview
Promote the Vote California is an initiative created by the Secretary of State to promote a thriving business community that values civic engagement. We aim to foster partnerships, empower communities, and amplify voices to create a strong and inclusive California. We believe in the power of collaboration to achieve sustainable and meaningful progress.
Whether you are a small business owner or a nonprofit organization, there are many ways to get involved and make a positive impact in your community.
Join the movement - Promote the Vote!
Getting Involved
One of the key benefits of the Promote the Vote California initiative is its flexibility. Organizations can choose from a range of partnership relationships to suit their specific needs and goals.
By participating in our program, you can help to create a culture of civic engagement and encourage your employees, along with your customers, to take an active role in shaping the future of your surrounding community.
Promote the Vote Events
Building a stronger, more inclusive civic culture.
Make this election season the start of your voter era.
Check out our program events below.
This podcast focuses on service, civic education, voting engagement, and equity in California communities. Our conversations center on gender, race, health, the environment, and the economy, drawing lessons from Freedom Summer's collective action.
To listen to the podcast, visit our YouTube channel: @californiaSOS or click the image for either episode.
Episode 1: Miss the first episode? You can also listen to Episode 1: Voting Equity with California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., by visiting our YouTube channel: @californiaSOS or click the image for episode 1.
Voting Equity features an exclusive interview with California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. We explore the power communities have in cultivating a civic culture mindset, the choice to serve, the power businesses and organizations have in improving civic engagement, and finally, the importance of voting.
Episode 2: Health Equity and Civic Engagement features an engaging and thoughtful interview with Dr. Ilan Shapiro, MD, FAAP, FACHE Chief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer, AltaMed Health Services.
In this conversation, we delve into the profound impact of civic engagement on personal health and the empowerment it provides for individuals to advocate for themselves.
Episode 3: Gender Equity and the Power of Civic Action features an empowering interview with Darcy Totten, the Interim Executive director of the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.
In this conversation, we will be discussing the influence of our gender identities on how we perceive our communities and the ways in which we support them through our votes. As our summer podcast series comes to an end, we invite you to tune in and hear Darcy's motivating message for young voters about the importance of voting.
The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the California Secretary of State’s office.
Remember to sign up for Where's My Ballot at wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov and to check your voter status at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov.
For all the key election dates for the upcoming General Election, visit sos.ca.gov/elections.
Visit SOS events to learn more.
Outreach Request Form
This is an initiative dedicated to grassroots digital campaigns. Our partners can access educational tools for GOTV, registration, and social media campaigns on our website. When possible, we work with our partners to organize virtual events to reduce our carbon footprint.
For more information on working with the Promote the Vote California outreach team, visit the Empowering Our Partners page, click the outreach button, and fill out the event request form. Please allow 30 days advance notice to confirm our participation.
Our Partners
We strive to cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships with every business and organization participating in the Promote the Vote California initiative throughout the year.
By encouraging civic engagement, you help build a sense of community and empowerment, creating a workforce that is more informed, engaged, and motivated.
Ultimately, through partnerships like these, we can empower citizens to be active, engaged participants and build a stronger, more inclusive California.
